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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book that explores issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desire for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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